Course HRT-029

Certificate in Human Capital Planning

Organizations achieve sustainable success when their workforce capabilities are aligned with strategic objectives. The outline covers Foundations of Human Capital Planning, Workforce Analysis and Gap Identification, Fore...

5 daysClassroom or online
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6Cities
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Next online class Live virtual classroom 16 - 20 November 2026 · €1,815 + VAT Next classroom session Amsterdam 16 - 20 November 2026 · €2,830 + VAT

Your week at a glance

Day 1 Foundations of Human Capital Planning
Day 2 Workforce Analysis and Gap Identification
Day 3 Forecasting and Talent Planning
Day 4 Developing Human Capital Strategies
Day 5 Implementation and Performance Monitoring

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15 sessions

16 - 20 November 2026 €2,830 + VAT Register

7 - 11 December 2026 €2,315 + VAT Register

21 - 25 December 2026 €3,225 + VAT Register

11 - 15 January 2027 €2,315 + VAT Register

8 - 12 February 2027 €2,815 + VAT Register

8 - 12 March 2027 €1,845 + VAT Register

12 - 16 April 2027 €2,315 + VAT Register

10 - 14 May 2027 €3,225 + VAT Register

14 - 18 June 2027 €1,925 + VAT Register

12 - 16 July 2027 €2,830 + VAT Register

9 - 13 August 2027 €2,315 + VAT Register

13 - 17 September 2027 €3,225 + VAT Register

11 - 15 October 2027 €2,315 + VAT Register

8 - 12 November 2027 €2,815 + VAT Register

13 - 17 December 2027 €1,845 + VAT Register

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Online / Live

15 sessions

16 - 20 November 2026 €1,815 + VAT Register

7 - 11 December 2026 €1,815 + VAT Register

21 - 25 December 2026 €1,815 + VAT Register

11 - 15 January 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

8 - 12 February 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

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12 - 16 April 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

10 - 14 May 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

14 - 18 June 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

12 - 16 July 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

9 - 13 August 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

13 - 17 September 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

11 - 15 October 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register

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Introduction

Course overview

Organizations achieve sustainable success when their workforce capabilities are aligned with strategic objectives. Human capital planning enables organizations to anticipate future talent needs, optimize workforce utilization, and ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time.

Without a structured approach to workforce planning, organizations often face skill gaps, inefficiencies, and challenges in responding to business changes.

This programme is designed to provide practical tools and frameworks for effective human capital planning. It focuses on workforce analysis, forecasting, talent strategies, and aligning people capabilities with long-term organizational goals.

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

Understand the principles of human capital and workforce planning
Analyze current workforce capabilities and gaps
Forecast future talent needs based on business strategy
Develop effective workforce and talent plans
Align HR strategies with organizational goals
Use data to support workforce decision-making
Improve workforce efficiency and performance

Who should attend

Target audience

HR Managers and HR Business Partners
Workforce Planning Specialists
Talent Management Professionals
Organizational Development Practitioners
Strategy and Planning Professionals
Senior Managers involved in workforce decisions

Methodology

Learning approach

Real-world HR and workforce planning case studies
Interactive workshops and group discussions
Workforce analysis and planning exercises
Scenario-based planning simulations
Practical tools and templates for HR professionals

Course actions

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What you receive

Aractech certificate of attendance, issued when you meet the course attendance requirements.
A unique certificate number that anyone can check on our Certificate Verification page.
Five days from 09:00 to 14:00: 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).

The certificate is issued by Aractech. It is not an academic qualification, a professional licence or a certificate awarded by an external professional body. Certificate conditions

Bilingual Delivery Available

The course is delivered primarily in English, including all training materials. Depending on the selected location, a bilingual trainer may also explain key concepts and support discussions in an additional language.

Available language support:

Spanish — Madrid and Barcelona
Turkish — Türkiye
French — France
German — Germany
Arabic — United Kingdom, Spain, France, Türkiye, Germany and the Netherlands

Note: Language availability is subject to trainer availability and must be requested during registration.

Complete course outline

Five focused days of learning and application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Day 1

Foundations of Human Capital Planning

09:00–09:45 Introduction to human capital planning concepts
09:45–10:30 Role of workforce planning in organizational success
10:30–11:00 Linking business strategy with workforce strategy
11:00–11:30 Coffee break
11:30–11:45 Linking business strategy with workforce strategy (continued)
11:45–12:30 Key components of human capital planning
12:30–13:15 Understanding workforce supply and demand
13:15–14:00 Overview of planning frameworks and models

Day 2

Workforce Analysis and Gap Identification

09:00–09:39 Assessing current workforce capabilities
09:39–10:18 Skills inventory and competency mapping
10:18–10:57 Identifying workforce gaps and risks
10:57–11:00 Data collection and workforce analytics basics
11:00–11:30 Coffee break
11:30–12:05 Data collection and workforce analytics basics (continued)
12:05–12:43 Evaluating workforce performance and productivity
12:43–14:00 Practical exercise: workforce assessment

Day 3

Forecasting and Talent Planning

09:00–09:39 Workforce demand forecasting techniques
09:39–10:18 Scenario planning and future workforce needs
10:18–10:57 Talent pipeline development strategies
10:57–11:00 Succession planning and leadership development
11:00–11:30 Coffee break
11:30–12:05 Succession planning and leadership development (continued)
12:05–12:43 Managing workforce transitions
12:43–14:00 Case study: future workforce planning

Day 4

Developing Human Capital Strategies

09:00–10:07 Designing workforce and talent strategies
10:07–10:41 Aligning HR initiatives with business objectives
10:41–11:00 Recruitment, retention, and development planning
11:00–11:30 Coffee break
11:30–11:45 Recruitment, retention, and development planning (continued)
11:45–12:19 Diversity and inclusion considerations
12:19–12:53 Workforce optimization strategies
12:53–14:00 Practical workshop: building a workforce plan

Day 5

Implementation and Performance Monitoring

09:00–10:07 Implementing workforce plans effectively
10:07–10:41 Monitoring and measuring workforce performance
10:41–11:00 HR metrics and KPIs for workforce planning
11:00–11:30 Coffee break
11:30–11:45 HR metrics and KPIs for workforce planning (continued)
11:45–12:19 Continuous improvement in human capital planning
12:19–12:53 Change management in workforce transformation
12:53–14:00 Final case study and action planning

Course FAQs

Questions about this course

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What does Certificate in Human Capital Planning (HRT-029) cover?

This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

HR Managers and HR Business Partners, Workforce Planning Specialists, Talent Management Professionals

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Munich, Barcelona, Dubai, Kuala lumpur.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).